Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

Boston Tourism | Boston Guide

You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35.859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

NWINorwich Arpt
BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,003 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

See all
Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
View
The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
View
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
View
The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
View
Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£30+
View
The New England Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
£39+
View

Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.70. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.70. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Boston